The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92: A Visit from the Oatrun Brothers

Meredith.

I woke slowly, the weight of the thick duvet cocooning me in warmth. My head throbbed faintly, but it was the dryness in my throat and the heaviness in my limbs that struck me first.

The memories came flooding in like the water had only just receded—Xamira’s small hand on my shoulder, the sudden plunge, the panic clawing through my lungs. The blue. The silence. The stillness.

And then—him.

Draven.

I blinked slowly and turned my head. The lighting in the room was soft. The curtains had been drawn mostly closed, and a gentle breeze crept in through the small opening. I saw Kira seated nearby, a hand resting over a book that she wasn’t reading.

She looked up, startled when she noticed my eyes open.

"My lady!" she exclaimed, already halfway out of her chair. "You’re awake."

"Barely," I croaked.

She helped me sit up slightly and reached for the warm mug on the side table. "Here. Warm milk. Azul said you should sip slowly."

"Azul..." My voice cracked.

"She’s in the kitchen. But everyone’s been rotating shifts waiting on you. You scared us."

I didn’t reply right away. I took the mug, let the warmth spread through my hands, before taking a tiny sip. It soothed something.

Kira stayed beside me, tucking the duvet closer.

"Alpha Draven brought you in," she said gently. "And he stayed longer than he needed to."

That surprised me, but I said nothing. I simply stared at the steam rising from my cup.

I was still trying to understand what had happened. The accident. The little girl. The cold. The warmth of Draven’s mouth against mine.

Then suddenly, my eyes flew wide. I moved too quickly, so I couldn’t avoid spilling some of the milk on my hand.

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"My lady!" Kira’s voice sharply pulled me out of that thought. She grabbed the cup from me and set it on the stool before quickly grabbing a napkin and coming to wipe the milk off my hand.

"Did it scald you?" she asked, gently wiping the last drop of liquid.

"No," I shook my head.

I couldn’t help but reach for my mouth and run a finger through my lower lips when Kira wasn’t watching.

Draven actually put his lips on mine?

No. I quickly shook my head. I must still be delirious from the aftermath of the mild fever I suffered.

A soft knock landed on the door. Kira rose to check, and I heard her greet someone softly before the door opened wider.

"Lady Meredith," came the familiar, smooth voice of Dennis.

He stepped inside, the sunlight catching on his silver cuff and that ever-warm smile curving his mouth. He didn’t look as relaxed as usual, though.

"Hey," he said as he walked up beside the bed. "Word travels fast, even when you are not trying to listen."

I managed a tired smile. "I suppose my almost dying is enough reason for gossip."

He exhaled and sat on the edge of the chair Kira had vacated. "Don’t even say it like that. One of your maidservants told me everything. What really happened?"

"I-I... fell into the pool," I said softly, eyes falling to my lap.

"I believe Azul already mentioned that part." Dennis asked, "You don’t know how to swim?"

I met his questioning gaze. I considered my situation before slowly giving him a nod.

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